Ethinyl Estradiol WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Ethinyl Estradiol
Ethinylestradiol, also ethinyl estradiol (EE), is a derivative of estradiol. Ethinyl estradiol is an orally bio-active estrogen used in almost all modern formulations of combined oral contraceptive pills (the Pill). It is one of the most commonly used medications. ...Read more at Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Ethinylestradiol belongs to the group of medicines known as oestrogens.1
- Ethinylestradiol can be used as a hormone replacement for menopausal symptoms, in the treatment of menstrual disorders and also in the treatment of prostate cancer in men.1
- The most frequent use of ethinylestradiol is as the estrogen component of combined oral contraceptives.2
- Ethinylestradiol is available in tablets.1
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Latest Headlines on Ethinyl Estradiol
What is Ethinyl Estradiol?
- National Cancer Institute (NCI): What is Ethinyl Estradiol
- Stedman's Medical Spellchecker (via WrongDiagnosis): Description of Ethinyl Estradiol
- Cerner Multum, Inc. (via Yahoo Health): What is the Most Important Information I Should Know About Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone?
What Are The Uses for Ethinyl Estradiol?
- Ethinylestradiol: Other uses for this medicine
- InChem: Uses for Ethinylestradiol
- FirstDataBank, Inc. (via WebMD): Norgestimate-Ethinyl Estradiol Oral Uses
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Ethinyl Estradiol?
- RXList: Side Effects & Drug Interactions
- InChem: Interations using Ethinylestradiol
- Ethinylestradiol: What Special Precautions Should I Follow?
What are the Alternatives to Ethinyl Estradiol?
- DrWeil: Alternatives to Estrogen?
- DrDonnica: What If Estrogen Is Not For You?
- About.com: Depo Provera
- FDA: Birth Control Guide
- Harvard University: What’s the Latest on Tibolone, The Estrogen Alternative?
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Ethinyl Estradiol?
- Holistic online: Welcome to Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy Home
- GardenWeb: Herbal Alternatives to Estrogen
- RaySahelian: Types of Natural Estrogen
- About.com: Natural Menopause 8 Natural Alternatives to Reduce the Symptoms of Menopause
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Ethinyl Estradiol
- Topix: Birth Control Forum
- WebMD: Birth Control Support Group
- HealthBoards: DR Prescribed a Lower Dosage Pill than I Was On Before
- eHealth: Trinessa (Norgestimate And Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets)
Clinical Trials for Ethinyl Estradiol
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials for Ethinyl Estradiol
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trial Listings for Ethinyl Estradiol
Controversy and Lawsuits about Ethinyl Estradiol
- DailyCents: Birth Control Patch Controversy or Cover-Up (Jun. 13 2008)
- Resource4ThePeople : NuvaRing Manufacturers and Distributors Sued for Wrongful Death in New Jersey (Apr. 1 2008)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA Updates Labeling for Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch
- American Association of ProLife Obstetrician and Gynecologist (AAPLOG): Hormone Contraceptives Controversies and Clarifications (Apr. 1999)
Abuse of Ethinyl Estradiol
- Ethinylestradiol: In Case of Emergency/Overdose
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Birth Control Pills Overdose
- InChem: Clinical Effects: Acute poisoning
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Ethinyl Estradiol
- PubMed Central: Articles on Ethinyl Estradiol
- JAMA: Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Ethinyl Estradiol
- Google Scholar: Recent Article on Ethinyl Estradiol
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "EMIS and Cegedim Pharmacy Services (via Patient.UK): Facts About Ethinylestradiol
- ↑ InChem: Ethinylestradiol
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